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Inside Cuba's community-led coral restoration network — and what it means for the Caribbean's climate future A Reef Worth Fighting For
As the international community marks World Environment Day on 5 June and World Oceans Day on 8 June, one message stands out clearly: the future of our climate and the future of our oceans are inseparable.
Beyond Designation: Making Marine Protection Work in the Wider Caribbean International Day for Biological Diversity — Harmony with Nature and Sustainable Development Christopher Corbin, Coordinator, UNEP Cartagena Convention Secretariat
At a landmark workshop in Anguilla, the Cartagena Convention Secretariat joined regional partners to confront a shared crisis: fragmented ocean data that is leaving Caribbean marine ecosystems under-protected and under-managed. Vast stretches of the Caribbean seabed remain unmapped.
From nature-based treatment plants in Panama to wastewater reuse pilots in Trinidad and Tobago — the GEF-funded CReW+ Project has turned regional ambition into on-the-ground results.
We’re Hiring! We are excited to have you join our team!We are seeking a Programme Management Assistant
Every year, millions of people flock to the world’s coral reefs to marvel at the diversity of marine life they support.
We are pleased to share the
It is easy to get discouraged by the state of the planet.
This edition highlights progress on the BBNJ Agreement, ocean governance, ecosystem restoration, pollution reduction and community engagement, as the Regional Seas Programme brings countries together to manage the world’s oceans and coastal areas sustainably. In this edition:
Water is the lifeblood of the Caribbean
How we find our ChampionsThe Champions of the Earth award is the UN’s highest environmental honour and celebrates individuals and organizations whose actions have a transformative impact on the environment.2026 Focus: Ocean Health
UNEP seeks young people implementing ground-breaking solutions that address climate change, biodiversity and nature loss, and pollution and waste.The Young Champions will receive global recognition, seed funding, training, mentorship, and access to influential change-makers.
As the world marks the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, the UNEP Cartagena Convention Secretariat reflects on a reality that is as urgent as it is inspiring: women and girls are critical to the science that protects the Caribbean Sea.
An initiative promoted and implemented by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), executed by the Secretariat of the Cartagena Convention, and financed by the Global Environment Facility (GEF).
Panama City, September 5, 2025. With the recovery of 2.2 tons of post-consumer plastic, the National Association for the Conservation of Nature (ANCON), together with the Ministry of Environment (MiAMBIENTE) and the municipalities of Panama and Colon, concluded Blue Revolution Week, an event that marked the launch of the Circular Cities: Beyond Plasticproject in Panama. The closing events took place at David Crespo Park in Betania and at
BACKGROUND:Project Title: Strategies, technologies, and social solutions to manage bycatch in tropical Large Marine Ecosystem Fisheries (REBYC-III CLME+). Project budget is USD 5.3 million with a duration of 48 months.
The election of Jamaica as President and Saint Kitts and Nevis as Vice-President of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA 8) Bureau marks a significant milestone for the UNEP Cartagena Convention and for the Wider Caribbean Region, reinforcing the region’s growing influence in global environmental governance.
By Alberto Pacheco Capella, Head, Regional Seas ProgrammeToday, 24 October marks United Nations Day, our 80th anniversary under the theme The Future We Want: The UN We Need: Reaffirming Our Collective Commitment to Multilateralism. It is a moment not only to celebrate the United Nations’ enduring vision but also to renew our commitment to human rights, sustainable development and collective action.
The Cartagena Convention Secretariat extends its sincere appreciation to all participants who joined the recent Conferences of the Parties (COPs) to the Convention and its Protocols, held from 13 to 16 October in Kingston, Jamaica — both in person and virtually.We look forward to continuing our collaboration with all of you to advance the protection and sustainable development of the Caribbean Sea. La Secretaría del Convenio de Cartagena expresa su más
Latin America and Caribbean Leaders Adopt Landmark Action Plan for Blue Economy Resilience at COP18 in Kingston, JamaicaNew Strategic Roadmap Tackles Marine Pollution and Marine Biodiversity Threats to Safeguard US$400 Billion Regional Economy
By Christopher Corbin Coordinator, UNEP Cartagena Convention Secretariat
We’re Hiring! We are excited to have you join our team!We are seeking an Administrative and Finance AssistantThis post is located in the Caribbean Environment Programme, at the Kingston, Jamaica duty station.Under the UNEP's Ecosystems Division and the direct Supervision of the Administrative and Fund Management Officer, Caribbean Environment Programme
Eighteenth Meeting of the Cartagena Convention to Address Mounting Pressures of Marine Pollution, and Biodiversity Loss
National Policy Dialogue on Marine Litter Prevention & Capacity Building Workshops on Circular Economy and Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) - The British Virgin Islands Driving Change Together: Circular Economy and Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Workshops Ignites Action in the British Virgin Islands
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CEP was established in 1981 as part of the Regional Seas Programme in recognition of the importance and value of the Wider Caribbean Region’s fragile and vulnerable coastal and marine ecosystems including endemic plants and animals.